Bronze

Davide grew from my interpretation of "David" being a woman gaining her strength from Mother Earth . One leg grows from the ground and empowers her arm with strength.

Davide 2 - I had a vision of a woman who needed the earth for support as she only had one leg. So the "act of Faith" came from the reliance of our Earth Mother empowering her to overcome adversity.

War Horse Gallery

War Horse Bronze Sculpture 2022 — Arctic 1

Caroline Bond’s new series of cast bronze sculptures are called “War Horses”, the horses echo the emotional position of the many people who find themselves caught up in the line of fire between conflict and war.

This series of sculptured Horses reflects upon their physical and emotional responses exposed to such explosive violence and ghastly conditions resulting in devastating hurt and terror. They echo the many innocent people who find themselves caught in the middle of opposing views. Theirs a dis-orientation and fear; responding aimlessly and lost. It aims to give due recognition to forgotten friends, comrades who never gave up and never complained for the simple reason that they could not. They found themselves on both sides of the divide, bearing a silent witness to goals and ambitions of one human or the combined aspirations of few or many.

She asks: Is the grammar of acceptance, togetherness and peace – a language, which must be punctuated with bruises, bullets and bombs?

Where is terror stored?

TITLE: “Open to Sea”

Naomhóg (The Currach).
Materials: Bronze on charred mapel wood.
Size: 36cm x 22cm x 20.5cm

Naomhóg - Currach Scultpure — Noamhóg – Currach

The currach is a unique style of hand-made Irish boat found in many parts of the Irish coast and inland waters. It was constructed by assembling a wooden wicker-work or oak frame, over which animal skins or hides were stitched together. They were propelled by oars or sails according to circumstances and could be manoeuvred by one or more people depending on size.

The Currach (Naomhóg) has been recorded from Neolithic times through to present day in literature and art. In more recent times animal skins have been replaced by tarred canvas or calico to waterproof the boat. Approximately 20ft in length the boat design has evolved with slight variations from Mayo, Connemara, Clare, Shannon and Kerry. It is still possible to learn to build a currach today. Meitheal Mara is a community boatyard in the heart of Cark City founded in 1993. It is a Nationally Accredited Training Centre for currach building. The high point of its yearly schedule is the Ocean to Sea – Ań Ras Mór. It is Irelands largest and most inclusive rowing race and the main feature of the Cork Harbour Festival each June.

This sculpture recalls the many evocative images of old decaying, relics of Naomhógs found near small inlets, harbours and piers around Ireland.
Once the life-blood of communities, the Currach now lies largely unused. Their materials and shapes recall tales of hardship, strength and survival; lifelines and anchors combine with humanity and dreams. Burnt, decayed, oak, rest upon gently lapping waves frozen in cast bronze. The upturned negative shapes of burnt wood echoing the curves of the Currach’s ribs. Remembering.